We're working together for a better planet

As the world's largest online grocer, we're committed to delivering the supermarket of tomorrow, today, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service and reassuringly good value - all while placing sustainability at the core of our business.

Our Planet Together sustainability strategy aims to enhance our brand relevance, business viability and company culture, making sure it's fit for the future. To achieve our ambitious net zero goals, we will collaborate, innovate, invest and enhance our overall business performance.

Climate action

Achieving net-zero by 2040 by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our entire value chain, promoting climate resilience and improving livelihoods.

Sourcing with integrity

Making responsible choices that benefit both people and planet, while strengthening supply chains.

Healthy sustainable diets

Making healthy and sustainable eating easier for customers, regardless of their dietary requirements.

Food waste reduction and communities

Maximising food surplus redistribution to charity partners, reducing food waste throughout our value chain and supporting local communities.

Responsible packaging

Reducing packaging, decarbonising the supply chain and promoting reusable and refill systems.

Future-proofing

Ensuring we are a forward-thinking business that empowers our people and customers.

Our timeline

2023

We created our Net-Zero reduction plan.

2023

We joined Manufacture 2030 - a supplier data management and engagement programme.

2023

Ocado Retail announced our TCFD scenario analysis and disclosure plans.

2023

We carried out an independent review of our Human Rights & Modern Slavery strategy.

2023

We analysed our soy footprint, with 100% response from our suppliers.

2023

The fifth Ocado funded Community shop opened in Bewsey.

2023

We launched Community Shop Family Cook clubs in partnership with Disney - over 12,000 family cooking sessions throughout the year teaching families essential cooking skills, food education and how to make a range of delicious Disney-inspired meals.

2022

We funded the Felix Project's Enfield site refurbishment from helping to deliver 4.5m more meals per year.

2022

We began a world-first trial on serialised QR codes on Own Range milk, as a first step towards a Digital Deposit Return Scheme.

2022

Ocado Retail won a UK Packaging Award for our Own Brand sandwich platter.

2022

Ocado Retail was the sponsor of Community Shop Christmas Meals, which involved donating 1,400 meals to community members.

2022

The fourth Ocado Retail-funded Community Shop opened in Leicester.

2022

We calculated our base year Greenhouse gas emissions footprint and modelled reductions needed to decarbonise.

2022

We supported The Soil Association's participation in the FABulous Farmers programme which helps farmers transition to agroecological methods.

2022

Ocado Retail was awarded the Marine Stewardship Council UK Online Brand of the Year.

2022

We launched Disney recipe cards, providing easy-to-make and healthy recipes encouraging families to cook.

2022

Ocado Retail donated £500,000 to The Felix Project to cover the cost of five new electric vans and installing nine e-charging points.

2021

We funded three Community Shops, which provide food access, help and support to local communities across the UK, in Kirkdale, Beechwood and Knottingley.

2021

Ocado Retail became the first and only grocer globally to partner with Climeworks, a company specialising in carbon dioxide air capture technology.

2021

We became a project sponsor of Stronger Together, a multi-stakeholder business-led initiative aiming to reduce modern slavery and the hidden third-party exploitation of workers.

2020

We co-founded The Refill Coalition, working in an industry-leading partnership to create a standardised solution to deliver refills at scale.

2019

We became a signatory to the British Retail Consortium Net-Zero Roadmap, tasked with becoming net-zero by 2040.

2019

Ocado Retail was created - a joint venture between Marks & Spencer Group and Ocado Group.

Larger range of vegan and organic products than any other supermarket.

£1.1 million donated to charity and £10.7 million of charitable stock donated in 2023.

93% Ocado Own Range packaging is recyclable.

149 tonnes of Own Range packaging removed since 2021.

We're working together for a better planet

Our Planet Together strategy

Climate action

Sourcing with integrity

Healthy sustainable diets

Food waste reduction and communities

Responsible packaging

Future-proofing

Our timeline

“Alongside our customers, suppliers and stakeholders, we're working together for a better planet”

Sustainability news

Ocado and Beano food waste cookbook

Four times award-winning Digital Deposit Return (DRS) scheme trial on our Own Brand milk bottles

Community Shop launches

Ocado donates £500,000 to food charity Felix Project for new electric vans